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T I D L A N D S L I T T I N G S O L U T I O N S

Knifeholders and Slitting Systems for Precision Web Handling

TIDLAND SLITTING SOLUTIONSAlways Improving.

The Tidland Advantage

The right solution for your operation, devel-

oped and supported by an experienced team, will

deliver value for years to come. Our designers,

technicians, sales and support personnel draw

from decades of experience in the web handling

industry to help our customers secure their own

competitive advantage. From a single knifeholder

to fully automatic multi-slit systems, Tidland’s

slitting solutions provide the quality, reliability

and versatility your applications require.

Safer By Design

At Tidland, we design our products with safety in

mind. We consider how operators and technicians

interact with our slitting products and innovate ways

to both minimize interaction and maximize protec-

tion. The Control Series Knifeholder, an update to

the industry’s first fully electronic knifeholder, allows

operators to program overlap and sideforce from a

screen rather than adjust settings at the knifeholder

itself. The award-winning 360 Degree Blade Guard for

the Performance Series and Control Series ensures

that slitter blades are covered when retracted. These

are just the latest examples of Tidland’s ongoing

commitment to, and innovation in, operator safety.

I N T R O D U C T I O N

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Unparalleled Customer SupportOthers may claim to offer comprehensive

support, but Tidland knows your operation requires

more. Experienced in various disciplines, includ-

ing applications analysis, design and engineering,

Tidland’s customer service team is dedicated to

understanding your application and providing the

best solution. Our service technicians, who can be

deployed globally at a moment’s notice, aren’t just

factory-trained, they’re industry experts.

Worldwide Service and SupportAs part of the Maxcess team, Tidland

personnel can offer the most comprehensive

array of accessories and complementary

equipment in the industry, thanks to our partner

brands Valley Roller (Rubber Covered Rolls),

Webex (Precision Rolls), Fife (Web Guiding &

Inspection) and MAGPOWR (Tension Control).

Maxcess provides a global reach, with operations

in North America, South America, Europe, and

Asia Pacific/Australia.

Visit the Knifeholder Selection Referenceon Page 13.

Repeatable SetupsRegardless of material, overspeed preference, blade

profile or geometry, Tidland’s Control Series electronic

knifeholders deliver the highest quality roll slit possible.

Available in two models, Control and Control Plus, and

featuring an LED-backlit touchscreen interface, mill-

duty durability and available wireless operation, the

new Control Series represents a dramatic improvement

in knifeholder technology. Step up to the Control Plus

model for ultimate slit quality control. Featuring closed-

loop side force control and real-time monitoring via the

on-board touchscreen or a PC interface, the Control Plus

ensures settings are consistently maintained.

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FEATURES1. Single power and communication cable

2. Removable and reversible cartridge

3. Standard 360 Degree Blade Guard

4. Cant angle key

5. LED Touchscreen

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Key Benefits• All-electronic knifeholders with 360 blade guard

minimize operator intervention and maximize the

safety of your slitting operation

• Auto-calibration of side force and blade overlap

increases slit accuracy and consistency, reducing scrap

• LED-backlit touchscreen is easy to use, even with

gloved hands

• Control Plus adds closed-loop side force control

and real-time monitoring to ensure settings are

maintained

• Knifeholder can be controlled locally or via easy-to-

use HMI

Easily integrated into Tidland Automatic Slitter

Positioning Systems

• Available wireless operation from any Wi-Fi enabled

device

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NEW!

Shear Crush Razor

Key Benefits• Operator-friendly setup

features for increased

productivity and reduced

downtime

• Modular mounting options

for easy retrofit to

any machine

• Robust construction to

withstand harsh

industrial environments

• Precise process controls

for improved roll quality

• Optional 360 Degree Blade

Guard reduces risk of

operator injury

Removable and reversible blade cartridge.

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KNIFEHOLDER MOUNT

1. Traverse knob/pneumatic lock

2. Quick disconnect fitting

3. Dovetail guidebar mount

BLADE CARTRIDGE

4. Blade lock

5. Engaged knife blade

6. Blade guard

CONTROL BODY

7. Cartridge release lever

8. Bellows

9. Cant angle key

10. Function control knob

11. Depth adjustment knob

Performance Series KnifeholderTidland’s Performance Series

Knifeholder delivers reliability and

performance to any slitting operation–from

light converting to mill-duty operation.

Available in three sizes, these

innovative knifeholders can accommodate

shear, crush or razor slitting of just about

any material.

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Specialist Series KnifeholdersThe Model W19 achieves a minimum slit width of only

19 mm, while delivering the best slit quality. Featuring a

reference finger for quick and precise adjustment allows

the blade cartridge to be removed from the knifeholder

body without tools.

The Model W50 features a robust double-rod ‘brick’

design and is fully compatible to our Performance Series.

The Model W50/50 features a special extended

down stroke for up to 50 mm to allow maximum freedom

during web threading and further reduce the risk of

operator injury.

Replacement Blades and AnvilsTidland offers a wide range of blades, from simple

stocked standard designs for our knifeholders to special

blade materials and designs.

Precision Lock Crush Slitter KnifeholderMade of durable, die-cast metal and quality

materials, Precision Lock Knifeholders are suitable for

typical crush slitting in narrow web applications. Setup,

installation and adjustments are a snap using a simple,

effective toggle quick-clamp.

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360 Degree Blade Guard, blade exposed for slitting 360 Degree Blade Guard, position when blade retracts

Slitting Safety and AccessoriesThere is no acceptable level of accidents; one is too

many. That’s why we think about safety issues with

every product we design and manufacture. Innovations

like our blade guard safety attachment provide extra

protection and can be easily retrofitted to any Tidland

slitter. Tidland Knifeholders also feature a removable

cartridge, so blades can be safely changed on a

workbench.

Bench-Mount Fixture and Safety Gloves

Tidland’s convenient bench-mount fixture

mounts easily to any workbench with two screws to

hold the knifeholder cartridge securely, freeing up

operator hands while performing basic maintenance

on the knifeholder.

360 Degree Blade Guards

The 360 Degree Blade Guard protects an operator

from sharp blades while handling knifeholders off of

the machine. Available for Class I, Class II, and Class III

Tidland knifeholders.

Blade Guard Safety Attachments

Each blade guard attaches directly to the

existing knife-holder, acting as an extension to alert

operators when they are too close to the blade,

giving them more time to react.

S L I T T E R S A F E T Y

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Key Benefits• Mill-duty performance and durability

• Increased slitter setup accuracy and repeatability

• Faster order changes

• Ease of maintenance

• Easy retrofit

• Available with Performance Series or Control Series

Knifeholders

Edge-Trim This self-contained shear slitting system is

designed specifically for trimming the edges of a

continuously-moving flexible web. Built for reliable

operation in any environment, Tidland’s Edge-Trim

system will help you greatly reduce repositioning

time and ensure accuracy.

Instead of expensive cross-web hardware, the

Edge-Trim has both upper slitter and driven anvil

rings mounted on a common C-frame on linear

THK rails. Setup time is reduced or eliminated

because the blade-to-anvil geometric relationship

is never disturbed during repositioning.

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Add a Fife web guiding system for the ability to trim

to a line or feature.

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Key Benefits• Consistent, accurate slitter positioning

• Reduced operator error

• Faster setup times

Tidland’s MSP Modular Slitter Positioning is a

custom-tailored manual slitting system using modu-

lar, pre-engineered components. MSP systems provide

the performance you need now, with the flexibility to

upgrade in the future.

By its very nature, an MSP slitting system is prac-

tical for just about any converting application. Start

with a manual slitter that combines upper knives,

lower knives, and knife mounting options to suit your

operation. Keep your options open for future expan-

sion, with easy and affordable upgrades to create an

automatic system.





• Easy retrofit

Digital Measurement System Measures knife placement to ± 0.3 mm

(0.012 inch) accuracy. Reduces operator error and

speeds up repositioning times.

Easy Glider Linear Positioning Provides faster, smoother movement of knifeholders.

Also enables the addition of automatic positioning.

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HitchikerFor applications involving multiple slits,

Tidland’s Hitchiker reduces slitter setup time and

improves slit quality. This mechanically linked slitter

system allows repositioning of knifeholders and

anvil rings simultaneously, maintaining the critical

blade-to-anvil relationship.





• Easy retrofit Automated Positioning Systems combine the

latest technology and proven components to

increase the speed and accuracy of knife po-

sitioning, minimizing the frequency and com-

plexity of maintenance and reducing the risk

of operator error. Customizable options like

lower knives, slitter shafts, and drive mecha-

nisms ensure a perfect fit for your operation.

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Key Benefits• Customizable base system adapts to your operations

• Highly accurate, consistent operation

• Minimal blade contact decreases setup time and

increases operator safety

• Fewer moving parts reduces the frequency and

complexity of maintenance

• Easy-to-use interface via a PC, existing HMI

or customer PLC

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Tidland Slitter Model SP-500/MSP-A This drop-in slitter is the best mix of new technology

and proven performance, designed to improve your

profitability and production efficiency by increasing

positioning speed, accuracy and consistency. Choose

from single motor driven or bottom shaft driven de-

signs to ensure the best slit quality and consistency

for your application. PC and PLC-based designs are

also available.

Slitter Shafts Tidland offers a wide range of slitter shafts with

a 30 mm (1.18 inch) minimum slit width. For shear

applications, a pneumatic shaft instantly locks knife

rings in place, saving time and money. Anvil shafts are

also available for crush applications.

Motors Individually motor driven anvils provide better

handling than shaft driven designs in wide web and

high speed applications.

Knife Beam

Knifeholder

External Element Knife Shaft

Knife Positioner

Anvil Ring

Anvil Positioner

Anvil Positioner Beam

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Key Benefits• Adapts easily to center wind, center surface or

bi-wind machines

• Designed for demanding environments

• Low maintenance requirements for

continuous operations

• Repositions upper and lower knives simultaneously

in either direction with the web in place

• Repositions knifes without homing, even after a

power outage occurs

• Multiple software options available to interface

with mill computer systems

• Retrieves unlimited stored patterns

• Upgrade form manual to fully automatic.

Installation averages 12 hours

Channel Covers

Seal Band

Sealed Knife Channel

Sealed Anvil Channel

MSP-E/ESP Electronic Slitter Positioning SystemWith steel construction and enclosed channels,

Tidland’s Electronic Slitter Positioning system delivers

reliable, trouble-free slitting in 24/365 mill finishing

operations and large-scale converting. The system is

capable of positioning all knives in less than 30 seconds,

with accuracy within ± 0.1 mm (0.004 inch). Optional

sealed channels keep critical positioning components

free of dust and debris, ensuring worry-free operation,

while fully-electronic positioning reduces operator error

and increases safety. A modular design allows for easy

retrofit to most mill winders, and can be mounted at

any angle for vertical or horizontal web paths. PC or

PLC-based systems are also available.

Long Term Support and Service Tidland engineers have updated the Decoder

Package assembly of existing Electronic Slitter

Positioning Systems to replace the hose and fittings

with a new air manifold design for improved reliability

and ease of maintenance. With state-of-the-art

components, we’ve combined two boards into one,

moving away from proprietary to off-the-shelf

components. This increases the life of the package

and reduces long term maintenance costs. We’ve also

developed an Absolute Magnetic Strip Encoder option,

allowing you to upgrade your entire system to the

latest encoder technology. All Tidland products are

backed by factory-trained Slitting Service Technicians.

Top Knife CarriageKnifeholder, Negative Brake & LinkPin

Bottom Knife CarriageSingle Anvil Drive & Negative Brake

Cable Management

Positioning Motor

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CLASS I CLASS II CLASS III

Light Converting,Flexible Packaging,Finished ProductConverters

MainstreamConverting

Mills

Paper, Films, Coated Paper, Foil Covered Paper, Film–Paper Laminates,Co-extruded Films,Polypropylenes

Paper, Coated Papers, Foils, Fine Printing Papers,Chrome-Coated, Poly-Coated, Paper-board, Nonwovens, All Films

Coated & Non-CoatedPapers, Tissues, News-print, Kraft, Papers, Chipboard, Roof-ing Felt, Floor Covering, Fiberglass

TYPICAL MATERIALS

Upgrade your slitter performance. Use this chart to find the size of Tidland Knifeholder

that is right for you. For assistance, please call 800.426.1000 or +1.360.834.2345, or visit us

at www.maxcessintl.com to find your nearest Field Sales Engineer.

Knifeholder Selection Reference

TYPICAL APPLICATIONS

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